“It’s disappointing, first game of the season. Lots to learn from this game. We will take the positives from this game, although there weren’t many. I hope the guys stay positive and enjoy each other’s company. It’s a long tournament,” Rohit said.

Opting to bat, KKR rode on Jacques Kallis and Manish Pandey’s 64 to post a competitive 163 for five, before restricting Mumbai Indians at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, with Narine returning match-winning figures of four for 20.

KKR’s innings was built on a 131-run second-wicket partnership between Kallis and Pandey.

Rohit said, “They batted really well, we didn’t get a wicket when we wanted and they knew with eight wickets in hand they went after the bowling. We tried our best, Lasith Malinga bowled really well and I hope the guys can turn it around as quickly as possible.

“There was a fair bit of grass on the wicket, there was a bit of bounce. Odd balls were stopping and coming so it wasn’t true. It played well but we didn’t bat well. Still 13 more games and I hope we come back strongly.”